Articles by Naomi Newcombe
Colac’s 4G returns after Telstra outage
A hardware fault at a Colac Telstra tower was the cause of poor 4G service in the city earlier this week.
Shire awards return in 2026
Colac Otway Shire’s community awards will skip the 2025 edition, with the awards returning in January next year. The move will give the current recipients an extra six months with their titles.
Opposition to farm rate cut
A former Colac Otway Shire councillor says a reduction in the farm rating differential isn’t fair to other ratepayers living in residential areas.
Council ranks low in corruption
Colac Otway Shire Council has the lowest reports of corruption claims in the region and among the lowest in the state, latest data shows.
Work begins on playground
Birregurra families can look forward to an exciting new playspace with upgrade works set to commence at the park tomorrow.
Reserve hope for state budget
Colac Otway Shire’s mayor is hoping to see dedicated road funding, support for a Colac bike park, and local recreation reserve upgrades in tomorrow’s state budget.
Hopes for milk price increase
Local dairy farmers are hoping for a significant increase in opening milk prices for the upcoming season to compensate for the dry conditions continuing to test the district.
Students will walk the walk
Colac Otway students, families and other friendly faces are set to pound the pavement this morning for Walk Safely to School Week.
